#ET18R - Mission Management System Engineer (M/F)

Job Description:

A vacancy for a Mission Management System Engineer (m/f) has arisen within Airbus Helicopters in Marignane.

Mission
You will join a team of 60+ system engineers in the "Situational Awareness and Mission Management" department in charge of terrain/weather/traffic awareness functions, vision enhancement and targeting systems, data-links as well as mission management systems
for all Airbus (e-)VTOL products.

Your mission will consist of system engineering activities and helicopter level integration of Mission Management Systems. You will oversee the integration of software applications onto distributed processing resources within advanced helicopter avionics.

This role involves designing, developing, and validating the complete system architecture to ensure robust performance and operational effectiveness.

• This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognised authorities.
• Priority will be given to employees whose position is impacted by a workforce adaptation initiative.
• Disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given special consideration.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Architect System Solutions: Define the overall system architecture for integrating mission software onto distributed, embedded avionics platforms. You'll ensure the design is scalable, reliable, and meets mission-critical performance requirements. Support the implementation of open system architecture standards (e.g. OMS, SOSA, FACE) to secure modularity and flexibility.
• Manage Resources: Oversee the allocation of software applications to various processing resources, balancing computational loads and ensuring real-time performance.
• Integrate and Validate: Lead the technical integration activities, defining interfaces and ensuring seamless communication across the system's networks. You will be responsible for the verification and validation of the integrated mission system.
• Ensure Compliance: Guarantee the system adheres to critical avionics standards and safety regulations.
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Collaborate closely with software developers, hardware engineers, and operational experts to translate mission needs into technical specifications and ensure the final system meets the operational usage demands of the flight crew.

Required Skills

• Operational Insight: A deep understanding of the operational usage of mission systems and how aircrews interact with avionics in real-world scenarios.
• System Architecture: Demonstrated expertise in designing complex, high-integrity systems
• Processing & Networks: Strong knowledge of embedded processing resources and avionics network protocols (e.g., AFDX, Ethernet, ...).
• Software Architecture: Proficient in distributed and modular software architecture principles, enabling flexible and reusable components.
• Software Technologies: A solid understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and non Real time OS, virtualization (hypervisors), and data distribution services (e.g., DDS).
• Avionics Standards: Familiarity with relevant industry standards and certification processes (e.g. DO-254, DO-178C, ARINC 653, MOSA)
• Systems Engineering : Knowledge in systems engineering, requirements engineering and integration in the field of avionics
• Team Spirit, good communication skills and experience in stakeholder management
• Language skills: English business fluent / negotiation level, knowledge of German, French or Spanish would be an advantage

Your working environment:

Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports activities.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sub-system development

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.